Category Archives: family
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Hard to believe, but my boy turned 16! Wow, time is flying.
It just so happened that he had a scouting campout on his birthday. We got him a new sleeping bag and he has been loving the hikes and the chance to do some backpacking. Due to some work constraints, I wasn’t able to join in the overnight stay – but since they were in the hills close to home I was able to get up early and run up to meet them for the hike out.
I left before 06:00 with a pack full of food, clothing, and about 140 ounces of water. It was so HEAVY! I ran a little over 17 miles before meeting the group as they were just getting underway. I spun a 180 and joined in the hike which took us over 15 miles and several thousand feet of climbing. The boys did great, I couldn’t believe what good hikers they all were – carrying full loads all day. Things are looking good for the 50 miler this summer.
It was a great day, and I had a blast spending some time on the trail with my ‘little’ boy. Happy Birthday, Malcolm!
If I tried this now, I think his feet would still be touching the ground!
My secret trail stash.
Beautiful morning on a great trail.
I could run this stuff all day... Oh wait, I did!
Snow @ 8,000 feet.
I wasn't the only one enjoying the trail.
Starting the hike.
Snack time!
The 'shack'
Somebody's smoked pot
I cleared several fallen trees off the trail, too.
Packs with legs - a.k.a. Tyler and Byron.
Are we there yet??
The reward for making it through the storm
After the group reached the cars, I ran the remaining 5+ miles home for 38 on the day.
Climbing
Had the day off today so took the kids to the climbing gym. Dusted off my 23-year old (!!) La Sportiva Mariacher’s and they still fit like a glove. The gym was great – cranking the classic rock station over the satellite radio. Told my son I used to climb every day, back when this music was called modern rock… Legs were still sore from Moab, and the dislocated finger protested a bit, but we all had a great time and can’t wait to do it again.
Natalie long legs
Lindsey coming down from a successful ascent
When I bought these shoes 23 years ago, I would have laughed if you told me that some day I would be running 100 mile races in La Sportivas. Totally inconceivable.
Need to donate these to a museum
Malcolm working his way up a slightly overhanging 5.8
My girls
I was a little rusty, but still had a few moves left in me
Rescue Run photos
Well my race stunk, but I got some good pics out of it (always a bonus). Thanks to Tom Dewane.
The best part of the day was going to Olive Garden with the family. The hostess was making conversation with Jessica (1st grader) asking her how her New Year’s celebration went, and did you have any resolutions? Jessica replied, “No, we just had some doughnuts.” Too funny.
The Scene Begins 
